Welcome to the Poppa Guttmann Trust

“POPPA”
Founder of Spinal Cord Injury Treatment and the Paralympic Games

The recognition of this remarkable pioneer of medical
and social treatment of those with a Spinal Cord Injury is long overdue
and this project will provide just that by celebrating the legacy of
this genius of a man.

A life size bronze statue of “Poppa”,
as he was endearingly known, has been installed outside his National
Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Click
here for Statue

A bronze bust from the same mould as the statue
was presented to The International Paralympic Committee which was displayed
at the 2012 London Paralympic Games and The IPC agreed to take
this to all future winter and summer Paralympic Games.

Poppa with his son Dr Dennis Guttmann and daughter Eva
Loeffler

An ARTS PROGRAMME has also been established and
will continue to give patients the opportunity to discover their artistic
talent in the same way that Poppa used sport to restore confidence,
ability and enthusiasm to return to a fulfilling life.

THE GUTTMANN CARE AWARDS have been launched in recognition of the
care and dedication of NSIC staff. This is voted for by patients every
month for the winner on their ward. Click here for care awards